Since its introduction in 1958, Bard mesh has become the standard against which all other products are compared. Bard mesh was used by Dr. Irving Lichtenstein when he first developed the "tension-free" hernia repair many years ago. Lichtenstein describes Bard mesh as "a safe and ideal" substance for permanent reinforcement of hernia repair. As an abundance of literature indicates, Bard mesh offers several advantages over similar products on the market. Today, Bard mesh continues to be preferred by surgeons who seek to improve the surgical repair of hernias and reduce their convalescent disability.